Alpine Avalanche notices and local notices summary
Alpine area notices including corrections, thank you notes, and reading notices from Brewster County and the Big Bend region. Fort Davis and Marathon correspondents report on local events. Subscription price and mailing details listed. newspaper names and staff credits appear in the page footer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PBR
Brewster County
Titty Big Fear
de Wis Mountain Big Bend
Berton Sci Fates
Tanger DM
neMert Walton
C.D. Wood Society
Baitor
Barry Scodee
Fort Davis
Marie Simpson
Marathon
le Alpine
Texas
Congress
Gasoline and Silk Stockings Amid Wartime Rationing Debate
The piece argues rationing may be fair and necessary as Americans face higher food costs and potential shortages while comparing allied and enemy hardships. It urges sacrifice to defend democracy, contrasting street customs with wartime deprivation in Britain Japan and Germany and stressing economic freedom and peace as interlinked goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
Germany
Great Britain
Cme
France as Axis Ally Warns of Dakar Sale
The article argues that a French alliance with Germany could lead to France ceding Dakar to the Reich, threatening American security. It claims a lasting peace with Germany is possible under a new French leadership and urges stronger U.S. bond purchases to support wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Ng
France
Germany
Dakar
Hitler
Understanding Horses and Their Notions of Intelligence
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century reflection notes that horses though intelligent in some ways are prone to foolish, impulsive acts. It cites a farmer losing a valuable horse to greed for corn and warns of horses rushing into danger, getting tangled in fences, or fleeing into burning stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucking
Ash
Vital war questions arise in Allied debate on supplies
The United States and Britain weigh how long reserves and vital supplies can sustain the Russian campaign. Other concerns include oil shipments, port sabotage, German food and clothing, and morale. If the Soviet front endures, Hitler must secure replacements for expended resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
A Missouri View of Russi and the World War Dilemmas
A Missouri writer argues Americans feel let down by Russia and Russia allied sides in the war. The piece draws a parallel to General Jackson and Jean Lafitte aiding New Orleans defenders against Britain, claiming the United States may assist Communists now without endorsing them later. It concludes with a note on dating a movie actress and inevitable turn in courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jackson
la Fitte
New Orleans
Germany
Russia
Chinese Are Democratic The Chinese Race Is By Nature Democratic
Dr. Allen C. Hutcheson of Houston told the Mile High club last week that the Chinese race is honest and kindly with a high character. He described the caste system as absent in China and noted social mobility through ability, citing his years as medical missionary and director of hygiene for Houston public schools. He and his wife visited Fort Davis with their son Sterling, then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen C. Hutcheson
Houston
Mile High Club
Hutcheson
China
India
America
Nanking
Sterling
Fort Davis
Houston Publi School System
Mammoth cucumber on display at Fort Davis bank exhibit
A 13 inch long cucumber and an 11 inch circumference fruit grown by Ww. G. Patton are shown at Fort Davis State Bank, with two others nearly as large. Persisting rains have boosted garden growth this summer while State Senator H. L. Winfield of Fort Stockton spoke to the Mile High club about rising taxes and modern needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. G. Patton
Fort Davis
H.L. Winfield
Fort Stockton
Senator Winfield
Mile High
Tom Rhodes
Winfield
B. Coan
Noted Texas clergy and hikers visit camps and peaks
The article notes Rev. Alexander McFerris of Celina returning home after visiting Bloys camp meeting. Dr Alfred C. McDonald of San Antonio plans a longer stay at J. W. Merrill ranch, and Dr. McDaniel, famed Mason, recalls a 40 year old Alpine trip. Midland high school football hopefuls train next week under Coach Clark and J. Dow at the Davis Mountains CCC camp. Dr. Allen C. Hutcheson and son Stirling reach Mount Livermore summit in Texas, climbing from Kelly ranch and Goat Canyon after two prior attempts. They began the climb after 2 PM on the day they finally reached the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. McDonald
San Antonio
Fort Davis
Bloys
J. W. Merrill
McDaniel
Eastern Star
Alpine
Iver
Big Bend
Midland’ High School
Clark
JL. Dow
CCC
Davis Mountains ‘State Park
Allen C. Hutcheson
Stirling
Mount
Livermore
Houston
Texas
Kelly Ranch
Goat Canyon
Fragmentary Anecdotes and Local Gossip Inked
A garbled dialogue notes a quarrel and a legal remark about drunkenness. A joke item mentions a cop finding a man in a hallway with a can watering flowers. A petite item reports Miss Mary Blank visiting her twin brother William aged 32, a Batesville belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkatiees
Fi Fenius
Mary Blank
Batesville
William
West Texas Observered Historian's Animal Life Review
A 96 page booklet titled Historic Review of Animal Life in Pecon county by Judge Williams is praised for its enduring value. The work surveys the Dalal and animals like wild horses camels and bighorn sheep, noting aboriginal chapters and vivid language.
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Pecon County
Fort Stockton Judge Williams Visits Fort Davis
Judge O W Williams known as a Fort Stockton elder, 87, visited Fort Davis with his son J C Williams aboard a Sunday call to McDonald Observatory. They donated bound booklets seen as Adlerika promotion text appears, with advertisement from Al Fine Drug Store implying digestion relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Williams
Fort Stockton
Fort Davis
J. C. Williams
China
McDonald Observatory
Judge Williams
W. N Lowa
Parson Shifts From Sermon to Medaling
A fragment describes a preacher veering from sermon to meddling while Aunt Becky angrily tells her neighbor that he has stopped preaching and begun meddling, a scene reflecting small town character and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky
Untitled fragment reports a harsh march request
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a march ordeal where a group is urged to endure longer hikes. A commander or leader asks tired men to embark on another twenty mile stretch, while one member questions readiness amid the fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Negro Company
Patriotism Drives Government Bond and Stamp Purchase Push
Citizens urged to support national effort by buying government bonds and stamps. Officials emphasize financial patriotism, stressing small purchases add up to a strong economy while promoting postwar stability and national credit.
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Assum
Hussia
Barry Scobee
Winfield Addresses Club
Alexander McFerris
Celina
Dallas
Fort Daviand Marta
Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Epromat
Sarcan
Defense Savings
National Defense
Sterer
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Federal Deposit
Forvis
Slue
Robinson
Duco
Otis Turner Real Estate—Insurance
6Th St
J. W. Shepperd
Turner
T. A. Beard
Standard Oil Products
Alan R. Fraser
Holland Hotel
Eee
Mae M. Ament
G. Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
Crawford - Baines Insurance Agency
Carroll L. Wang DC
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